Standard asphalt mix with well-graded stone aggregate. Most common for driveways and parking lots. Good durability and compaction.
Larger stone sizes with less fine aggregate. Better drainage, typically used for permeable pavements or areas with drainage concerns.
High-performance mix with coarser stones bound with bitumen and fiber. Superior rut resistance and durability, often used for high-traffic areas.
To estimate asphalt tonnage, multiply the length and width of your paving area to get square footage, then multiply by your planned thickness (converted to feet) to get cubic footage. Multiply that by the density of your asphalt mix — typically 145 lb per cubic foot for standard dense-graded mix — then divide by 2,000 to convert pounds to tons.
Most driveways use 2–3 inches of asphalt over a compacted gravel base, while parking lots and roads built for heavier traffic often call for 3–4 inches or more. Adding a waste/compaction buffer of 5–10% is common practice to avoid running short mid-job.
Unlike most asphalt calculators, this tool updates your tonnage estimate instantly as you type — no calculate button, no page reload. Just enter your dimensions and mix type to get an accurate, real-time material estimate for driveways, parking lots, and paving projects of any size.